Worms, Germany, 17 June 2018 – KOBIL Systems, a leading provider of digital identity and application security solutions, today announced that it has been identified as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner “Market Guide for Application Shielding” report. KOBIL Systems was named in the application shielding vendor’s category among 14 other providers.According to Gartner, “the (application shielding) market experienced considerable growth with the proliferation of mobile apps, which move a portion of the programming logic, processing, sensitive operations and data from the application back end to the app that runs on the mobile device.” With mobile, IoT and modern web applications, some of the software logic, processing, sensitive operations and data from the application backend migrates to the app running on the mobile device. For the app itself, especially the consumer-facing one, the mobile device is an untrusted and foreign environment.
Nevertheless, today only five percent of companies protect mobile, IoT and JavaScript-critical applications. Gartner predicts, “by 2020, 30{d05ed2fcafd13be8f8206dca969478b02082b437556910654bb4db0d96a45814} of enterprises will use application shielding to protect at least one of their mobile, IoT and JavaScript critical applications, up from 5{d05ed2fcafd13be8f8206dca969478b02082b437556910654bb4db0d96a45814} today,“ and “by 2021, more than half of enterprises that use application shielding will do so via a single, multichannel application protection platform.“KOBIL’s mIDentity Application Security Technology (mAST) provides an end-to-end encrypted security platform to protect both native and WebView-based apps. With this technology, KOBIL uses the integrated Dual-7-Layers-of-Security to combine security, trust and communication elements. KOBIL's Trusted App works with the KOBIL Smart Security Management Server which acts as a Trust Center and thus guarantees a secure execution environment before, during and after using the app. This not only protects the app itself, but also the identity of the person, sensitive data and all communication via the second encrypted KOBIL Digitanium™ Channel. The market-proven Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solution can be easily and quickly integrated as a Software Development Kit (SDK) into any mobile development environment and used immediately.With the extension of Trusted App, both native and hybrid (WebView) apps can be protected in a binding and reliable manner using KOBIL's Trusted WebView. This technology is the only one in the world that meets the requirements for strong customer authentication and authorization of transactions on a single app and device. Both mobile SDK solutions fully comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, the new Payment Services Directive PSD2 and the eIDAS regulation."We believe that everything on earth will have the capacity to communicate with each other. Secure, binding and reliable identities and communication are crucial for this.”, says Ismet Koyun, founder and CEO of KOBIL Systems. “For this, our holistic approach for mobile and desktop experiences offers application shielding as well as strong customer authentication, transaction authorization, trusted onboarding and digital signatures for any digital process. We believe being named by Gartner as a representative vendor reinforces our solution's value to our customers and business partners."The Gartner Market Guide for Application Shielding can be downloaded by Gartner subscribers at: https://www.gartner.com/doc/3747622/market-guide-application-shieldingThis press release refers on “Gartner Market Guide for Application Shielding” by Dionisio Zumerle, Manjunath Bhat, 27 June 2018.Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About KOBILKOBIL solutions are today a standard for digital identity and highly secure data technology. Founded in 1986, the 120-strong KOBIL Group, headquartered in Worms, is a pioneer in application shielding, user authentication, transaction authorization and digital signatures. smart card, one-time password, authentication and cryptography. The core of the KOBIL philosophy is to enable continuous identity and mobile security management on all platforms and all communication channels. Almost half of the KOBIL employees are involved in development, including leading specialists in cryptography and PKI. KOBIL plays a key role in the development of new encryption standards. Commerzbank, DATEV, German Bundestag, Migros Bank, Société Générale, UBS, ZDF and many others rely on and trust in KOBIL. ContactKOBIL Systems GmbH
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Jul 09, 2018

Prime Minister Malu Dreyer visits KOBIL Systems in Worms

WORMS - 04. July - For more than 15 years is KOBIL Systems GmbH, the leading international security expert from Germany with the headquarters in Rhineland-Palatinate - more specifically, in Worms.
KOBIL's solutions today are a standard for trusted digital identity, high-security, and reliable communications. The innovative security solutions are successfully deployed to customers and partners in the financial services industry, industry, insurance and government.Against this backdrop, Mr. Ismet Koyun, founder and CEO of KOBIL Systems GmbH, welcomed today Prime Minister Malu Dreyer at the company headquarters in Worms. Together with Michael Kissel, Lord Mayor of Worms, the Prime Minister exchanged views with the experts from KOBIL.
The focus of the visit was the topics of IT and data security, defense strategies and the challenges facing German companies and authorities, in the federal and state governments.
"For a long time now, digital transformation has not only simplified our lives, but has redefined our need for security and independence," explains Ismet Koyun. At the same time, companies and government agencies must ensure that criminal and malicious forces do not exploit digital exposure and cause damage. I am therefore very pleased that the Prime Minister has decided to visit us and that not only we have been able to present our expertise, but we can also advise her on important cybersecurity issues. "About KOBIL
KOBIL solutions have set a benchmark in digital identity and high-secure data technology. Founded in 1986, the KOBIL Group is headquartered in Worms, Germany and is a pioneer in the fields of smart cards for hardware and software, PKI technology, authentication and cryptography. The core of KOBIL’s philosophy is to empower complete identity and mobile security management on all platforms and communication channels. KOBIL's unique "KOBIL Dual-7 Layers of Security" ensures a secure and confidential environment for the implementation of digital business processes. Nearly half of KOBIL employees work in software development with specialists in cryptography. KOBIL plays a crucial role in the development of new encryption standards. Companies such as DATEV, AOK Systems, BITMARCK, Sparda-Banken, Deutsche Kreditwirtschaft (KD), Migros Bank, Société Générale, UBS, ZDF and many others put their trust in KOBIL.

Kuveyt Turk continues to improve security measures for its mobile banking service with KOBIL’s mIDentity Protection (AST) solution as the bank deployed advanced technologies into its infrastructure in line with the need of its customers. Kuveyt Turk costumers who own iPhone and update existing mobile banking application on their mobile device will now have access to banking system more easily and securely through mIDentity Protection secured messaging infrastructure.
Utmost security on mobile bankingKuveyt Turk developed an innovative banking application to improve user experience and ensure ease of use for mobile banking customers and reinforced security of the application with KOBIL’s AST security solution.mIDentity Protection (AST) solution ensures an interactive and secured communication between the bank and its customers as it further strengthens the security of the website and mobile applications through dual-factor authentication with a security layered software. Furthermore there is not any risk of cyber-attacks for the customers who are making transactions on public computers, tablets or smart phones without a firewall.KOBIL Turkey Country Manager, Umit Yasar Usta, explains this security breakthrough and AST solution: “AST is a system that provides protection for devices against bootleg copies, theft and other manipulations. Unlike other solutions it prevents security negligence of end users by automating most of the security checking in addition to providing automated security. Our solution, which we integrated with Kuveyt Turk’s IT infrastructure, is equipped with the latest security algorithms for device control, licensing and user input. Nine banks in Turkey use AST. It is also preferred at many financial institutions abroad particularly in Switzerland and Germany.”

Feb 02, 2018

KOBIL Systems helps the financial sector to develop new business models with PSD2-compliant IT security solutions

LONDON, UK., 18th January 2018 – KOBIL Systems GmbH, a leading IT security company headquartered in Germany, today presents a security solution that complies with the new Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) in time for the launch of the new directive. This will help banks and financial institutions to meet and successfully implement the strict requirements of the updated EU directive. The Dual 7 Layers of Security approach developed by KOBIL – which is the only one of its kind in the world to date – plays a central role, allowing for stricter customer authentication without restricting the end user experience. The foundation of the approach is KOBIL’s mIDentity Application Security Technology (mAST).“PSD2 will completely change the way a bank’s customers pay. The industry cannot ignore these facts. Just as Industry 4.0 has had a major impact on the industrial sector, these EU regulations will revolutionise the entire financial sector,” explains Ismet Koyun, founder and CEO of KOBIL Systems GmbH. “As a technology partner with over 30 years of experience and expertise in the IT security sector, the Dual 7 Layers of Security approach is our response to the hurdles and opportunities presented by the updated EU guidelines. We would like to communicate this answer together with our partners throughout Europe. At its core, PSD2 enables banks to create exciting new business models. KOBIL is committed to implementing innovations within this framework safely and in compliance with PSD2.”PSD2 will in particular fundamentally change security requirements, as since the 13th January two-factor authentication is now a prerequisite for electronic payment transactions in the European payments area. This is intended to ensure greater customer security. Before PSD2, banking systems depended on direct interaction with the customer, whereby banks themselves have all the information they need to determine whether a transaction is counterfeit. The provision of a secure environment and the development of financial services – while ensuring consumer protection against fraud and accountability – will therefore be a major challenge for banks.Strong customer authentication, together with secure communication, makes it possible to master this challenge. KOBIL’s Dual 7 Layers of Security solution takes a holistic approach and offers a robust, agile and compliant solution. This secures the identity of end users at seven different levels and makes any kind of fraud attempt almost impossible. KOBIL’s mIDentity Application Security Technology is used here. With mAST, KOBIL offers an end-to-end security platform for strong customer authentication and authorisation using trusted identities for continuous, binding and reliable communication between banks, third parties and their customers. KOBIL’s time-tested and market-proven Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solution uses advanced shielding, protection, prevention, detection and reporting mechanisms.Even before the login process, KOBIL starts securing the device and application. For example, KOBIL safely checks the device on which the dedicated application runs before the application is started, and binds the application to this device, making it personalised for the user. In addition, the solutions look beyond the technical aspects of security and assess the situation taking into account the real-time context: time, place and situation. KOBIL offers Titanium security with the Digitanium Channel with Dual 7 Layers of Security, providing dual communication technology to provide a secure transport route for sensitive data between user and bank. (For further information on “Dual 7 Layers of Security” please click here.)There is no doubt that PSD2 presents banks with a number of challenges. Therefore, banks and other financial service providers must carefully weigh up their strategic options. This can lead to the development of different orientations – banks can choose to be PSD2 compliant with minimal effort. You can also use PSD2 as a tool to invest in agility and customer loyalty. “Open banking in particular has many advantages,” says Ismet Koyun, explaining the opportunities offered by PSD2: “But it is those particularly forward-looking banks that are building their own ecosystems and are setting up their own businesses.”About KOBIL
KOBIL solutions are today a standard for digital identity and highly secure data technology. Founded in 1986, the 120-strong KOBIL Group, headquartered in Worms, is a pioneer in smart card, one-time password, authentication and cryptography. The core of the KOBIL philosophy is to enable continuous identity and mobile security management on all platforms and all communication channels. Almost half of KOBIL’s employees are involved in development, including leading specialists in cryptography. KOBIL plays a key role in the development of new encryption standards. Commerzbank, DATEV, German Bundestag, Migros Bank, Société Générale, UBS, ZDF and many others rely on and trust in KOBIL.
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Worms, 22.11.2017 – KOBIL, a leading provider of digital identity and application security solutions, today announced that is has been identified as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner “Market Guide for User Authentication” report. KOBIL Systems was named in the user authentication vendor’s category among 39 other providers.According to Gartner, “to enhance network, application and data security, reduce fraud and other risks, and to address specific threats and regulatory requirements, security and risk management leaders seek products and services that provide user authentication for an enterprise’s workforce, partners, customers and so on, to enable their access to electronic or digital assets owned or managed by, or provided on behalf of, the enterprise.”KOBIL’s mIDentity Application Security Technology (mAST) provides an end-to-end security platform to deliver strong customer authentication and authorization using trusted identities for continuous, binding and reliable communications. KOBIL’s time and market proven Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) based solution utilizes advanced hardening, shielding, protection, prevention, detection and reporting mechanisms.
This makes it unique in the way that KOBIL enables organizations to expand the scope of their digitalization use cases by introducing a high trust environment which improves the user experience and user interaction at the same time. KOBIL’s Smart Security Management Server and its own Digitanium™ Channel are continuously protecting the users, apps, devices and business workflows for any scenario. It also helps organizations to comply with regulations such as Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2), Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) or General Data Protection Regulation (GPDR).“Our sole focus for 31 years has been to secure identities in a trusted, reliable and binding way”, says Ismet Koyun, CEO of KOBIL Systems. “Our target has always been to help customers and partners to achieve 360° security and a better user and customer experience at the same time. We believe being named by Gartner as a Representative Vendor reinforces our solution’s value to our customers and business partners.”The Gartner Market Guide for User Authentication can be downloaded by Gartner subscribers at: https://www.gartner.com/document/3823258?ref=solrAll&refval=194286440&qid=4d376eb7e61d2d5d5202b1af73e741e2This press release refers on „Gartner Market Guide for User Authentication” by Ant Allan, David Anthony Mahdi, Anmol Singh, 16 November 2017.Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.About KOBIL
KOBIL solutions are today a standard for digital identity and highly secure data technology. Founded in 1986, the 120-strong KOBIL Group, headquartered in Worms, is a pioneer in smart card, one-time password, authentication and cryptography. The core of the KOBIL philosophy is to enable continuous identity and mobile security management on all platforms and all communication channels. Almost half of the KOBIL employees are involved in development, including leading specialists in cryptography. KOBIL plays a key role in the development of new encryption standards. Commerzbank, DATEV, German Bundestag, Migros Bank, Société Générale, UBS, ZDF and many others rely on and trust in KOBIL.Download PDF

Oct 17, 2017

KOBIL and Dropbox develop 2FA-Login with QR-Scan

WORMS / HAMBURG – 10 October 2017 – The US provider Dropbox and the German security specialist KOBIL have jointly developed a login solution for Dropbox Business customers, which makes the two-level authentication at the collaboration platform easier. By logging into the KOBIL “Trusted QR-Login” app, Dropbox Business users can log into Dropbox via a QR code scan as of the end of October via 2-factor authentication.Instead of e-mail address and static password, Dropbox Business users must scan a QR code provided for the secure application with the mobile “Trusted QR-Login” application from KOBIL to prove their identity and authorization against Dropbox. Business customers who already have a specific Dropbox URL can log on to the QR code even without specifying their e-mail address.“Obviously, some complicated security processes have to take place for a secure 2-factor authentication in the background. But unlike classic 2-factor solutions such as one-time password, tokens, SMS or smartcards, the user does not notice it, “explains Tan Sarihan, Product Strategy & Innovation Leader at KOBIL.This is also emphasised by Marc Paczian, Solutions Architect, from Dropbox Germany. “We are constantly developing new solutions to make our users’ 2-factor authentication as easy as possible. Passwords and their duplicate use are still the biggest weakness in online accounts. 2-factor authentication is therefore essential.”The solution will be available from the end of October 2017. It works with the browser access to Dropbox as well as with the Dropbox Desktop Client and the Dropbox app on mobile devices. The QR code additionally secures access to Dropbox when requested from external or public devices. Key loggers and similar attack methods are powerless because no sensitive password or other logon data must be entered through the keyboard of the device.The 2-factor authentication with Dropbox then runs as follows: A unique user-specific QR code is generated and displayed for the users. The existing LDAP or Active Directory user administration of business customers can serve as a basis for the system. The KOBIL components SAML Connector and Smart Security Management Server (SSMS) access this and use the identity stored there for the secure app.The Dropbox customer scans the generated QR code with his smartphone and the app “Trusted QR-Login” installed on it. This separately secured app sends the scan automatically to the SSMS, which can then confirm identity and authorization to Dropbox. This requires two factors: the PIN (or touchID fingerprint on iOS devices) to unblock the app and the unique assignment of the KOBIL app “Trusted QR-Login” to the user’s smartphone. (A detailed technical explanation of the registration procedure can be found here)“With the KOBIL” Trusted QR Login “integration, common customers can use the Dropbox login process simplify and speed up -and with the integrated safety logic from KOBIL. Our partners work together with us to deliver the security architecture that is not just Dropbox, but also other cloud and on-premise systems. KOBIL is an excellent example “, says Marc Paczian of Dropbox.For Tan Sarihan, Product Strategy & Innovation Leader at KOBIL, the collaboration with Dropbox demonstrates KOBIL’s commitment to partnering with best in class solutions. “We offer optimally protected apps that, in cooperation with the Smart Security Management Server, can secure virtually any online registration and registration, while providing a high level of user experience Comfort and great simplicity.“
Technical explanationThe end user accesses the service provider’s service via a URL, in this case Dropbox. This request is forwarded by the service provider to the Identity Provider (KOBIL SAML Connector). SAML stands for Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML). This is an XML framework for exchanging authentication and authorization information. It provides functions to describe and transmit security-related information. At the same time, the KOBIL Smart Security Management Server generates a unique QR code. This is transferred to the SAML connector via a SOAP interface and displayed to the calling user.The user uses the KOBIL app “Trusted QR-Login” to scan the QR code displayed in the Dropbox login process. The code is sent from the app to the SSMS mentioned above via an encrypted communication based on the user identity in the KOBIL virtual smartcard, where it is compared to the code displayed to the user on the Dropbox website. If the QR code is the same, the service is released to the user or, depending on the use case, he receives an access token with which he can log on to the service.The app is hardened. Already during the initial registration, the registered smartphone is bound to the user. The app cannot be copied to other devices, an abuse is not possible. KOBIL’s SSMS, which is responsible for monitoring security, checks this device binding, checks whether the device is classified as safe, detects possible attacks on the app and their use (debugging, reverse engineering, key logger, etc.). Only when all security checks have been successful, the server establishes a protected connection. The entire process runs in quasi-real-time.About KOBILKOBIL solutions are today a standard for digital identity and highly secure data technology. Founded in 1986, the 120-strong KOBIL Group, headquartered in Worms, is a pioneer in smart card, one-time password, authentication and cryptography. The core of the KOBIL philosophy is to enable continuous identity and mobile security management on all platforms and all communication channels. Almost half of the KOBIL employees are involved in development, including leading specialists in cryptography. KOBIL plays a key role in the development of new encryption standards. Commerzbank, DATEV, German Bundestag, Migros Bank, Société Générale, UBS, ZDF and many others rely on and trust in KOBIL.ContactKOBIL Systems GmbH
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E-mail: marketing@kobil.comAbout DropboxDropbox keeps more than 500 million registered users on the same page with easy-to-use collaboration tools and the fastest, most-reliable file sync platform. From the smallest business to the largest enterprise, we make teamwork better. For more information, please visit dropbox.com/news.For more information about Dropbox and DBX Platform, click here.ContactLarissa Haida, PR Manager Dropbox
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KOBIL, specialist in the provision of IT security solutions for the financial industry, has added a completely new dimension to its deep-rooted cooperation with Vakıfbank, which is approaching its 60th anniversary. Innovative and modular platform

KOBIL, specialist in the provision of IT security solutions for the financial industry, has added a completely new dimension to its deep-rooted cooperation with Vakıfbank, which is approaching its 60th anniversary. Innovative and modular platform

Worms/Istanbul, 19 June 2013. Intertech will use and promote KOBIL solutions to secure online banking users. Intertech provides a wide range of Information Technology services to the finance industry and maintains its leadership position across

Worms, Germany, 17 June 2018 – KOBIL Systems, a leading provider of digital identity and application security solutions, today announced that it has been identified as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner “Market Guide for Application Shielding” report. KOBIL Systems was named in the application shielding vendor’s category among 14 other providers.According to Gartner, “the (application shielding) market experienced considerable growth with the proliferation of mobile apps, which move a portion of the programming logic, processing, sensitive operations and data from the application back end to the app that runs on the mobile device.” With mobile, IoT and modern web applications, some of the software logic, processing, sensitive operations and data from the application backend migrates to the app running on the mobile device. For the app itself, especially the consumer-facing one, the mobile device is an untrusted and foreign environment.
Nevertheless, today only five percent of companies protect mobile, IoT and JavaScript-critical applications. Gartner predicts, “by 2020, 30{d05ed2fcafd13be8f8206dca969478b02082b437556910654bb4db0d96a45814} of enterprises will use application shielding to protect at least one of their mobile, IoT and JavaScript critical applications, up from 5{d05ed2fcafd13be8f8206dca969478b02082b437556910654bb4db0d96a45814} today,“ and “by 2021, more than half of enterprises that use application shielding will do so via a single, multichannel application protection platform.“KOBIL’s mIDentity Application Security Technology (mAST) provides an end-to-end encrypted security platform to protect both native and WebView-based apps. With this technology, KOBIL uses the integrated Dual-7-Layers-of-Security to combine security, trust and communication elements. KOBIL's Trusted App works with the KOBIL Smart Security Management Server which acts as a Trust Center and thus guarantees a secure execution environment before, during and after using the app. This not only protects the app itself, but also the identity of the person, sensitive data and all communication via the second encrypted KOBIL Digitanium™ Channel. The market-proven Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solution can be easily and quickly integrated as a Software Development Kit (SDK) into any mobile development environment and used immediately.With the extension of Trusted App, both native and hybrid (WebView) apps can be protected in a binding and reliable manner using KOBIL's Trusted WebView. This technology is the only one in the world that meets the requirements for strong customer authentication and authorization of transactions on a single app and device. Both mobile SDK solutions fully comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, the new Payment Services Directive PSD2 and the eIDAS regulation."We believe that everything on earth will have the capacity to communicate with each other. Secure, binding and reliable identities and communication are crucial for this.”, says Ismet Koyun, founder and CEO of KOBIL Systems. “For this, our holistic approach for mobile and desktop experiences offers application shielding as well as strong customer authentication, transaction authorization, trusted onboarding and digital signatures for any digital process. We believe being named by Gartner as a representative vendor reinforces our solution's value to our customers and business partners."The Gartner Market Guide for Application Shielding can be downloaded by Gartner subscribers at: https://www.gartner.com/doc/3747622/market-guide-application-shieldingThis press release refers on “Gartner Market Guide for Application Shielding” by Dionisio Zumerle, Manjunath Bhat, 27 June 2018.Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About KOBILKOBIL solutions are today a standard for digital identity and highly secure data technology. Founded in 1986, the 120-strong KOBIL Group, headquartered in Worms, is a pioneer in application shielding, user authentication, transaction authorization and digital signatures. smart card, one-time password, authentication and cryptography. The core of the KOBIL philosophy is to enable continuous identity and mobile security management on all platforms and all communication channels. Almost half of the KOBIL employees are involved in development, including leading specialists in cryptography and PKI. KOBIL plays a key role in the development of new encryption standards. Commerzbank, DATEV, German Bundestag, Migros Bank, Société Générale, UBS, ZDF and many others rely on and trust in KOBIL. ContactKOBIL Systems GmbH
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E-Mail: marketing@kobil.com

Jul 09, 2018

Prime Minister Malu Dreyer visits KOBIL Systems in Worms

WORMS - 04. July - For more than 15 years is KOBIL Systems GmbH, the leading international security expert from Germany with the headquarters in Rhineland-Palatinate - more specifically, in Worms.
KOBIL's solutions today are a standard for trusted digital identity, high-security, and reliable communications. The innovative security solutions are successfully deployed to customers and partners in the financial services industry, industry, insurance and government.Against this backdrop, Mr. Ismet Koyun, founder and CEO of KOBIL Systems GmbH, welcomed today Prime Minister Malu Dreyer at the company headquarters in Worms. Together with Michael Kissel, Lord Mayor of Worms, the Prime Minister exchanged views with the experts from KOBIL.
The focus of the visit was the topics of IT and data security, defense strategies and the challenges facing German companies and authorities, in the federal and state governments.
"For a long time now, digital transformation has not only simplified our lives, but has redefined our need for security and independence," explains Ismet Koyun. At the same time, companies and government agencies must ensure that criminal and malicious forces do not exploit digital exposure and cause damage. I am therefore very pleased that the Prime Minister has decided to visit us and that not only we have been able to present our expertise, but we can also advise her on important cybersecurity issues. "About KOBIL
KOBIL solutions have set a benchmark in digital identity and high-secure data technology. Founded in 1986, the KOBIL Group is headquartered in Worms, Germany and is a pioneer in the fields of smart cards for hardware and software, PKI technology, authentication and cryptography. The core of KOBIL’s philosophy is to empower complete identity and mobile security management on all platforms and communication channels. KOBIL's unique "KOBIL Dual-7 Layers of Security" ensures a secure and confidential environment for the implementation of digital business processes. Nearly half of KOBIL employees work in software development with specialists in cryptography. KOBIL plays a crucial role in the development of new encryption standards. Companies such as DATEV, AOK Systems, BITMARCK, Sparda-Banken, Deutsche Kreditwirtschaft (KD), Migros Bank, Société Générale, UBS, ZDF and many others put their trust in KOBIL.

Kuveyt Turk continues to improve security measures for its mobile banking service with KOBIL’s mIDentity Protection (AST) solution as the bank deployed advanced technologies into its infrastructure in line with the need of its customers. Kuveyt Turk costumers who own iPhone and update existing mobile banking application on their mobile device will now have access to banking system more easily and securely through mIDentity Protection secured messaging infrastructure.
Utmost security on mobile bankingKuveyt Turk developed an innovative banking application to improve user experience and ensure ease of use for mobile banking customers and reinforced security of the application with KOBIL’s AST security solution.mIDentity Protection (AST) solution ensures an interactive and secured communication between the bank and its customers as it further strengthens the security of the website and mobile applications through dual-factor authentication with a security layered software. Furthermore there is not any risk of cyber-attacks for the customers who are making transactions on public computers, tablets or smart phones without a firewall.KOBIL Turkey Country Manager, Umit Yasar Usta, explains this security breakthrough and AST solution: “AST is a system that provides protection for devices against bootleg copies, theft and other manipulations. Unlike other solutions it prevents security negligence of end users by automating most of the security checking in addition to providing automated security. Our solution, which we integrated with Kuveyt Turk’s IT infrastructure, is equipped with the latest security algorithms for device control, licensing and user input. Nine banks in Turkey use AST. It is also preferred at many financial institutions abroad particularly in Switzerland and Germany.”

Feb 02, 2018

KOBIL Systems helps the financial sector to develop new business models with PSD2-compliant IT security solutions

LONDON, UK., 18th January 2018 – KOBIL Systems GmbH, a leading IT security company headquartered in Germany, today presents a security solution that complies with the new Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) in time for the launch of the new directive. This will help banks and financial institutions to meet and successfully implement the strict requirements of the updated EU directive. The Dual 7 Layers of Security approach developed by KOBIL – which is the only one of its kind in the world to date – plays a central role, allowing for stricter customer authentication without restricting the end user experience. The foundation of the approach is KOBIL’s mIDentity Application Security Technology (mAST).“PSD2 will completely change the way a bank’s customers pay. The industry cannot ignore these facts. Just as Industry 4.0 has had a major impact on the industrial sector, these EU regulations will revolutionise the entire financial sector,” explains Ismet Koyun, founder and CEO of KOBIL Systems GmbH. “As a technology partner with over 30 years of experience and expertise in the IT security sector, the Dual 7 Layers of Security approach is our response to the hurdles and opportunities presented by the updated EU guidelines. We would like to communicate this answer together with our partners throughout Europe. At its core, PSD2 enables banks to create exciting new business models. KOBIL is committed to implementing innovations within this framework safely and in compliance with PSD2.”PSD2 will in particular fundamentally change security requirements, as since the 13th January two-factor authentication is now a prerequisite for electronic payment transactions in the European payments area. This is intended to ensure greater customer security. Before PSD2, banking systems depended on direct interaction with the customer, whereby banks themselves have all the information they need to determine whether a transaction is counterfeit. The provision of a secure environment and the development of financial services – while ensuring consumer protection against fraud and accountability – will therefore be a major challenge for banks.Strong customer authentication, together with secure communication, makes it possible to master this challenge. KOBIL’s Dual 7 Layers of Security solution takes a holistic approach and offers a robust, agile and compliant solution. This secures the identity of end users at seven different levels and makes any kind of fraud attempt almost impossible. KOBIL’s mIDentity Application Security Technology is used here. With mAST, KOBIL offers an end-to-end security platform for strong customer authentication and authorisation using trusted identities for continuous, binding and reliable communication between banks, third parties and their customers. KOBIL’s time-tested and market-proven Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solution uses advanced shielding, protection, prevention, detection and reporting mechanisms.Even before the login process, KOBIL starts securing the device and application. For example, KOBIL safely checks the device on which the dedicated application runs before the application is started, and binds the application to this device, making it personalised for the user. In addition, the solutions look beyond the technical aspects of security and assess the situation taking into account the real-time context: time, place and situation. KOBIL offers Titanium security with the Digitanium Channel with Dual 7 Layers of Security, providing dual communication technology to provide a secure transport route for sensitive data between user and bank. (For further information on “Dual 7 Layers of Security” please click here.)There is no doubt that PSD2 presents banks with a number of challenges. Therefore, banks and other financial service providers must carefully weigh up their strategic options. This can lead to the development of different orientations – banks can choose to be PSD2 compliant with minimal effort. You can also use PSD2 as a tool to invest in agility and customer loyalty. “Open banking in particular has many advantages,” says Ismet Koyun, explaining the opportunities offered by PSD2: “But it is those particularly forward-looking banks that are building their own ecosystems and are setting up their own businesses.”About KOBIL
KOBIL solutions are today a standard for digital identity and highly secure data technology. Founded in 1986, the 120-strong KOBIL Group, headquartered in Worms, is a pioneer in smart card, one-time password, authentication and cryptography. The core of the KOBIL philosophy is to enable continuous identity and mobile security management on all platforms and all communication channels. Almost half of KOBIL’s employees are involved in development, including leading specialists in cryptography. KOBIL plays a key role in the development of new encryption standards. Commerzbank, DATEV, German Bundestag, Migros Bank, Société Générale, UBS, ZDF and many others rely on and trust in KOBIL.
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Worms, 22.11.2017 – KOBIL, a leading provider of digital identity and application security solutions, today announced that is has been identified as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner “Market Guide for User Authentication” report. KOBIL Systems was named in the user authentication vendor’s category among 39 other providers.According to Gartner, “to enhance network, application and data security, reduce fraud and other risks, and to address specific threats and regulatory requirements, security and risk management leaders seek products and services that provide user authentication for an enterprise’s workforce, partners, customers and so on, to enable their access to electronic or digital assets owned or managed by, or provided on behalf of, the enterprise.”KOBIL’s mIDentity Application Security Technology (mAST) provides an end-to-end security platform to deliver strong customer authentication and authorization using trusted identities for continuous, binding and reliable communications. KOBIL’s time and market proven Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) based solution utilizes advanced hardening, shielding, protection, prevention, detection and reporting mechanisms.
This makes it unique in the way that KOBIL enables organizations to expand the scope of their digitalization use cases by introducing a high trust environment which improves the user experience and user interaction at the same time. KOBIL’s Smart Security Management Server and its own Digitanium™ Channel are continuously protecting the users, apps, devices and business workflows for any scenario. It also helps organizations to comply with regulations such as Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2), Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) or General Data Protection Regulation (GPDR).“Our sole focus for 31 years has been to secure identities in a trusted, reliable and binding way”, says Ismet Koyun, CEO of KOBIL Systems. “Our target has always been to help customers and partners to achieve 360° security and a better user and customer experience at the same time. We believe being named by Gartner as a Representative Vendor reinforces our solution’s value to our customers and business partners.”The Gartner Market Guide for User Authentication can be downloaded by Gartner subscribers at: https://www.gartner.com/document/3823258?ref=solrAll&refval=194286440&qid=4d376eb7e61d2d5d5202b1af73e741e2This press release refers on „Gartner Market Guide for User Authentication” by Ant Allan, David Anthony Mahdi, Anmol Singh, 16 November 2017.Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.About KOBIL
KOBIL solutions are today a standard for digital identity and highly secure data technology. Founded in 1986, the 120-strong KOBIL Group, headquartered in Worms, is a pioneer in smart card, one-time password, authentication and cryptography. The core of the KOBIL philosophy is to enable continuous identity and mobile security management on all platforms and all communication channels. Almost half of the KOBIL employees are involved in development, including leading specialists in cryptography. KOBIL plays a key role in the development of new encryption standards. Commerzbank, DATEV, German Bundestag, Migros Bank, Société Générale, UBS, ZDF and many others rely on and trust in KOBIL.Download PDF

Oct 17, 2017

KOBIL and Dropbox develop 2FA-Login with QR-Scan

WORMS / HAMBURG – 10 October 2017 – The US provider Dropbox and the German security specialist KOBIL have jointly developed a login solution for Dropbox Business customers, which makes the two-level authentication at the collaboration platform easier. By logging into the KOBIL “Trusted QR-Login” app, Dropbox Business users can log into Dropbox via a QR code scan as of the end of October via 2-factor authentication.Instead of e-mail address and static password, Dropbox Business users must scan a QR code provided for the secure application with the mobile “Trusted QR-Login” application from KOBIL to prove their identity and authorization against Dropbox. Business customers who already have a specific Dropbox URL can log on to the QR code even without specifying their e-mail address.“Obviously, some complicated security processes have to take place for a secure 2-factor authentication in the background. But unlike classic 2-factor solutions such as one-time password, tokens, SMS or smartcards, the user does not notice it, “explains Tan Sarihan, Product Strategy & Innovation Leader at KOBIL.This is also emphasised by Marc Paczian, Solutions Architect, from Dropbox Germany. “We are constantly developing new solutions to make our users’ 2-factor authentication as easy as possible. Passwords and their duplicate use are still the biggest weakness in online accounts. 2-factor authentication is therefore essential.”The solution will be available from the end of October 2017. It works with the browser access to Dropbox as well as with the Dropbox Desktop Client and the Dropbox app on mobile devices. The QR code additionally secures access to Dropbox when requested from external or public devices. Key loggers and similar attack methods are powerless because no sensitive password or other logon data must be entered through the keyboard of the device.The 2-factor authentication with Dropbox then runs as follows: A unique user-specific QR code is generated and displayed for the users. The existing LDAP or Active Directory user administration of business customers can serve as a basis for the system. The KOBIL components SAML Connector and Smart Security Management Server (SSMS) access this and use the identity stored there for the secure app.The Dropbox customer scans the generated QR code with his smartphone and the app “Trusted QR-Login” installed on it. This separately secured app sends the scan automatically to the SSMS, which can then confirm identity and authorization to Dropbox. This requires two factors: the PIN (or touchID fingerprint on iOS devices) to unblock the app and the unique assignment of the KOBIL app “Trusted QR-Login” to the user’s smartphone. (A detailed technical explanation of the registration procedure can be found here)“With the KOBIL” Trusted QR Login “integration, common customers can use the Dropbox login process simplify and speed up -and with the integrated safety logic from KOBIL. Our partners work together with us to deliver the security architecture that is not just Dropbox, but also other cloud and on-premise systems. KOBIL is an excellent example “, says Marc Paczian of Dropbox.For Tan Sarihan, Product Strategy & Innovation Leader at KOBIL, the collaboration with Dropbox demonstrates KOBIL’s commitment to partnering with best in class solutions. “We offer optimally protected apps that, in cooperation with the Smart Security Management Server, can secure virtually any online registration and registration, while providing a high level of user experience Comfort and great simplicity.“
Technical explanationThe end user accesses the service provider’s service via a URL, in this case Dropbox. This request is forwarded by the service provider to the Identity Provider (KOBIL SAML Connector). SAML stands for Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML). This is an XML framework for exchanging authentication and authorization information. It provides functions to describe and transmit security-related information. At the same time, the KOBIL Smart Security Management Server generates a unique QR code. This is transferred to the SAML connector via a SOAP interface and displayed to the calling user.The user uses the KOBIL app “Trusted QR-Login” to scan the QR code displayed in the Dropbox login process. The code is sent from the app to the SSMS mentioned above via an encrypted communication based on the user identity in the KOBIL virtual smartcard, where it is compared to the code displayed to the user on the Dropbox website. If the QR code is the same, the service is released to the user or, depending on the use case, he receives an access token with which he can log on to the service.The app is hardened. Already during the initial registration, the registered smartphone is bound to the user. The app cannot be copied to other devices, an abuse is not possible. KOBIL’s SSMS, which is responsible for monitoring security, checks this device binding, checks whether the device is classified as safe, detects possible attacks on the app and their use (debugging, reverse engineering, key logger, etc.). Only when all security checks have been successful, the server establishes a protected connection. The entire process runs in quasi-real-time.About KOBILKOBIL solutions are today a standard for digital identity and highly secure data technology. Founded in 1986, the 120-strong KOBIL Group, headquartered in Worms, is a pioneer in smart card, one-time password, authentication and cryptography. The core of the KOBIL philosophy is to enable continuous identity and mobile security management on all platforms and all communication channels. Almost half of the KOBIL employees are involved in development, including leading specialists in cryptography. KOBIL plays a key role in the development of new encryption standards. Commerzbank, DATEV, German Bundestag, Migros Bank, Société Générale, UBS, ZDF and many others rely on and trust in KOBIL.ContactKOBIL Systems GmbH
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E-mail: marketing@kobil.comAbout DropboxDropbox keeps more than 500 million registered users on the same page with easy-to-use collaboration tools and the fastest, most-reliable file sync platform. From the smallest business to the largest enterprise, we make teamwork better. For more information, please visit dropbox.com/news.For more information about Dropbox and DBX Platform, click here.ContactLarissa Haida, PR Manager Dropbox
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E-Mail: larissahaida@dropbox.com

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